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Sowing Seeds of Financial Freedom in Ghana

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A powerful testimony has come from Matthew Atokple, one of our dedicated Alliance Partners in Ghana, whose work through Feed the Generations International Ministries blends sustainable agriculture with biblical stewardship training. His story highlights the transformational impact of the African Money Map course and the ongoing growth in both faith and farming practices. This testimony demonstrates how biblical financial principles are empowering communities to flourish spiritually, financially, and agriculturally across Ghana and beyond.

“Feed the Generations International Ministries partners with communities to offer physical and spiritual support through sustainable agriculture and International Discipleship Training. We supply food to the community, promote the gospel through agriculture, and provide training in farming and biblical stewardship.

I was first invited to take the African Money Map course with Crown online in February 2022. It was a very impactful four-week series of lessons. After the completion of the course, I trained my team on financial stewardship using the Money Map principles. I truly believe that we cannot effectively teach concepts that we haven’t practiced ourselves. I’ve witnessed the positive impact of the Money Map on the financial freedom and faithful stewardship within our staff as they diligently care for themselves and their families. We have also experienced steady growth at the farm by being faithful stewards of what the Lord has given us.

Earlier this year I completed the Trainer of Trainers training in Rehoboth Training Center in South Africa and Money Map Training through Foundations for Farming and Crown, I feel that we are now well-prepared to teach the next generation about financial freedom, stewardship of the land and God’s provisions. Our fields are thriving, and local farmers are observing our effective mulch method, which prevents weeds, retains moisture, and preserves soil structure. We have trained 23 individuals from Kenya, Nigeria and Ghana at our 10 acres farm. Our next project is to offer the African Money Map training to single women in the vocational program.

Matthew’s testimony is a compelling example of how biblical stewardship combined with practical training is bearing fruit in communities across Ghana and neighboring countries. Through partnerships rooted in faith and action, the vision for financial freedom and sustainable living continues to expand, impacting lives for God’s glory.

Transformed by Truth in Brazil

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Our Alliance Partner and friend Paulo Maximiano of Universidade da Família in Brazil recently shared a powerful testimony from Claudia Morato, who completed the 10-week Crown Bible Study. Her story reflects a deep spiritual, practical, and personal transformation—rooted in a renewed understanding of stewardship and guided by God’s principles for money.

I’ve come to realize that everything I have—money, possessions, resources—belongs to God. I am simply a steward of His blessings. This understanding has shifted my perspective from focusing on this life to thinking of eternal life.

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I know this transformation is a continuous journey, as I strive to apply biblical principles to every aspect of my financial life.”

Claudia’s journey is a testament to the lasting impact that biblical financial principles can have when embraced with faith and commitment.

Crown Growing Across the South Pacific

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Peter and his daughter Megan along with the Jared and his team at V2Life

Encouraging momentum continues in the South Pacific as Crown New Zealand reports two exciting developments.

Peter Crawford shared:
“We are excited to share that progress is being made on the completion of promotional videos for New Life Church senior pastors, promoting the new Crown Do Well finance course. These will also be helpful for promoting the course to other churches, since one of the endorsements comes from the pastor of the largest church within the New Life movement.

Also, the V2Life, Youth With a Mission (YWAM) base in Vanuatu will be starting its first Biblical Financial study with its Discipleship Training School (DTS) starting in July. The teaching phase for the DTS is 12 weeks, so the finance course fits well into the DTS timeframe. It will be using a Pacific version of the finance course, which has been simplified for people with English as their second or third language. We cannot wait to receive testimonies from this training event.”

Peter’s ongoing leadership in Crown New Zealand has been marked by perseverance and deep commitment. While continuing to seek a successor for the work in NZ, Peter has faithfully mentored Jared at V2Life, laying the foundation for the ministry in Vanuatu. By God’s grace and through Peter’s faithful guidance, the adoption of Crown materials at V2Life has taken root and begun to flourish.

The Road to Redemption

From an early desire to become a Catholic priest, Patrick’s journey took unexpected turns – leaving seminary, searching for meaning through jobs and education, and facing personal failure after misusing a student’s school fees. Yet, through it all, his calling to serve God remained strong. Now working with Crown as a trainer of trainers, he shares how he finally found peace and purpose by helping others discover the hope and life found in Jesus. This is a story of calling, struggle, redemption, and a renewed passion to serve.

Empowering Communities Through Financial Discipleship in Nairobi

Buken and Joyce at Maisha Yangu Organization in Nairobi, Kenya, remain committed to teaching AMM and the Money Map Game across their community. From January to March 25, they trained 15 people and have now integrated the material into their organization’s curriculum.

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Breaking New Ground: A Joyful First for the Deaf Community

 

 

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In June 2024, a national Catholic conference for the deaf and hearing-impaired was held in Wrocław. During the event, Crown leader Paweł Wojewoda requested permission to organize a Crown Financial course specifically for the deaf community. The attending priest not only gave his blessing but also agreed to participate in the course—serving as the Polish Sign Language interpreter.

The first session launched in September 2024. Just six months later, six participants proudly completed the very first Crown Financial course for the deaf.

Beyond the Chair: A Crown Testimony

In this inspiring mini-documentary, follow the powerful story of Andrea Figueroa, a woman who defied the odds and transformed her life from orphanhood and poverty to purpose. Andrea faced incredible challenges. Yet, her resilience and creativity paved the way for a remarkable journey. Starting with just a basin and a bucket of water, she built a thriving business of beauty salons in the Dominican Republic. Today, she empowers her community by teaching stewardship principles through Crown Ministries.

Meet Judith Chaonza, Affectionately Known as “Gogo”

 

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At 72 years old, Judith Chaonza, affectionately known as “Gogo” (grandmother in Shona), is a living testament to faith, resilience, and faithful stewardship. Her journey is one of unwavering determination, a commitment to hard work, and a deep trust in God’s provision.

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Gogo’s transformation began in 2009 when she received training at Foundations for Farming. With newfound knowledge and a heart eager to apply it, she planted her first Pfumvudza plot. What started as a single plot has now expanded into five—an incredible feat for anyone, let alone a woman in her seventies!

Gogo is a proud mother of six and grandmother to 15. Her dedication to providing for her family never wavered, especially after the loss of her husband in 2013. Left with full responsibility, she refused to let grief or hardship define her future. Instead, she took action—working her fields, drying herbs, purchasing chickens, and constructing a coop to raise broilers for sale.

Her perseverance bore fruit. By 2021, her children, recognizing her hard work, built her a beautiful and comfortable home, hoping she would finally rest. But Gogo had other plans. She saw no reason to slow down and instead requested her children to help her build another chicken coop. They obliged, and today, she successfully sells broilers and eggs, with plans to expand even further. Her vision? Another chicken house to accommodate 75 more birds.

Over the years, Gogo has exemplified what it means to be a faithful steward of God’s blessings. She has earned income through maize, produce, dried herbs, eggs, and broilers—all while inspiring those around her with her relentless work ethic and trust in God’s provision.

At the recent Champs conference, Gogo’s story was one among many testimonies of transformation. The training on the Money Map and God Provides movies continues to be a crucial element in equipping individuals with financial wisdom, teaching them to manage their resources effectively, and helping them develop long-term sustainability plans.

Gogo’s journey is not just one of survival but of thriving. She is a beacon of hope, proving that faith, diligence, and wise stewardship can break the cycle of poverty and create a lasting legacy. Her life is a powerful reminder that, with God, no challenge is too great.

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The house Gogo’s children built her (dated 2023)

Cultivating Faith and Stewardship: John and Mary Beth Flippen’s Impact in Malawi

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John and Mary Beth Flippen continue to make a lasting impact in Malawi through their work with Crown. Their team remains committed to loving like Jesus, and their recent efforts have led to several groundbreaking milestones. They hosted the first-ever Lead Farmer Day, bringing together 12 dedicated farmers who will now meet quarterly to support and encourage one another. They also launched the Financial Stewardship Workshop in Lilongwe, the capital city, and conducted a three-day Finance & Family workshop in a Muslim village—expanding their reach and deepening their influence.

The effectiveness of the Shepherding School was evident when the 12 Lead Farmers returned to share their progress. Despite facing skepticism and even ridicule for adopting new farming techniques, they persevered. Their commitment paid off, as

Flippens 2 Copythey witnessed healthier soil, improved crop resilience during drought, and a shift from dependency to generosity within their communities. One trained farmer shared how his neighbors showed up at his home first thing in the morning, asking for his help, because they saw his transformation and his newfound leadership. Others spoke of how budgeting dramas brought peace to families and inspired them to manage finances together. Most powerfully, a Muslim man, drawn by these transformations, engaged in conversations about faith and ultimately gave his life to Jesus.

Praise Report from Decapolis, Nigeria

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Praise Report from Decapolis, our Crown Stewardship Center in Nigeria

2024 was an incredible year for Decapolis, marked by significant growth, expansion, and new opportunities. These achievements inspired them to rewrite their mission and vision statement, which now reads:

“To empower the most vulnerable, lifting communities out of poverty through hands-on training in conservation agriculture, vocational skills, healthcare access, and renewable energy solutions.”Since attending the Foundations for Farming training, Decapolis has trained over 1,000 trainers. Looking ahead, they plan to equip 5,000 farmers in 2025.Their program is presented as teaching regenerative agriculture rather than conservation agriculture. This is because, in Nigeria, much of the land has been so degraded that there is little left to conserve—it must first be regenerated.

Although only 10% of trained farmers can report back on their progress, anecdotal evidence and the visible results from trained farmers suggest that the implementation rate is significantly higher.Decapolis has also been invited by an organization to train 1,000 farmers in their community. Of these, 400 have already completed the training.

Please keep them in your prayers for protection, renewed energy and for them to be able to continue to impact so many in Nigeria.

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